Have you noticed that summer is the golden age of handicrafts? When you feel like enjoying the warmth and sunshine outdoors, working on a knitting or crocheting project is the perfect pastime. A crafting moment's break is relaxing at the beach, in the park, at the summer cottage, or even on a train journey.

Do you want to knit your first sweater?

Many people think about starting a sweater for too long: the project can seem big and even a little intimidating at first. In reality, it's surprisingly easy to get started when the work progresses in manageable chunks. On the course, you can advance at your own pace, step by step, and each stage is clearly explained. As the work gradually grows before your eyes, you will quickly realize that a sweater is not a huge undertaking, but a pleasant project you'll want to tackle again.

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Have you always dreamed of knitting a wool sweater? Join our digital course where you'll learn to make the Luottoneule (Trusted Knit) sweater designed by international knitwear designer Meiju Kallio!

The Learn to make an easy wool sweater course is a clear digital course for anyone who dreams of knitting a wool sweater. You're sure to succeed with the course's instructions! The Luottoneule sweater, designed by Meiju Kallio, is knitted seamlessly from top down with circular needles. The course includes clear PDF instructions and an illustrative video to help you learn all the techniques used in the sweater.

The course includes:

  • Clearly written and illustrated PDF instructions for the Luottoneule sweater
  • An easy-to-follow video showing all the techniques needed to knit the Luottoneule sweater:
    • casting on stitches
    • increasing stitches
    • shaping shoulders and armholes with increases
    • knitting the body
    • picking up stitches
    • knitting the neckline
    • creating beautiful bind-offs

Different techniques are marked with timestamps in the video. The course is accessible until the end of 2027.

Luottoneule sweater – pattern details:

Size

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Fits bust circumferences: 75 (86, 94, 103, 115) (123, 132, 146, 155) cm.

Recommended ease, approx: 10 cm.

The sample size is 2.

Measurements of finished garment:

A. Bust circumference:

85 (96, 104, 113, 125) (133, 142, 156, 165) cm

B. Sleeve circumference:

30 (32, 34, 36, 40) (45, 49, 54, 58) cm

C. Armhole depth:

17 (19, 19, 21, 23) (25, 29, 32, 34) cm

D. Neckline circumference (note: without ribbing): 45 (47, 48, 51, 52) (54, 54, 57, 57) cm

E. Body length from armhole:

40 cm (or desired length)

Materials

Yarn:

The sample was knitted using Laine x Novita DK yarn (100 g / 225 m / skein), in the shade Golden Amber. You will need: 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

The sweater can also be knitted using other DK-weight yarn according to the pattern. You will need: 1101 (1125, 1333, 1468, 1666) (1831, 2053, 2320, 2528) m of yarn.

Needles:

4 mm (80 cm minimum length) circular needle

3.5 mm (80 cm minimum length) circular needle for the neckline, hem, and cuffs

Choose needle size to match gauge.

Other:

Tapestry needle, stitch markers (4), stitch cables / scrap yarn (2).

Gauge

22 sts and 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch

with 4 mm needles

This product is a digital online course. After purchasing the course, you will receive an email containing a link that provides access to the course environment with a personal password, as well as the knitting pattern in PDF format. Remember to save the file to your preferred device to keep your pattern safe!

Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns or digital courses.

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Downloadable instructions